Friday, November 28, 2014

Arthur Potts - MPP for Beaches-East York (November 28th, 2014)

Almighty God, I pray for MPP Arthur Potts today. I ask that the areas for which he is responsible, Justice, Agriculture and Public Accounting may be graced by Your overshadowing Presence. I pray that the area of Justice which we read in Your Word, is close to Your heart, may be touched by the Divine Directives that You give through Mr. Potts as he serves. I pray for the people of his riding in Beaches East York, that there would be a great awareness of Your blessing upon his life. Keep his family safe from any attacks from without or within I pray. Amen!BIOGRAPHY

Arthur Potts was first elected as Member of
Provincial Parliament for Beaches–East York on June 12, 2014. He brings
to the role a passion for public service and a history of working with
others to find sustainable solutions. As an entrepreneur and
small-business owner, Arthur understands the challenges and
opportunities of Ontarians trying to make their enterprise work in our
great province.

Arthur began his career as a labour relations consultant with the
Central Ontario Industrial Relations Institute and taught the subject at
Seneca College. In 1989, he co-founded his first business – Wood Waste
Solutions Inc. – a firm that specializes in wood waste management,
recycling wood into usable end products. Wood Waste Solutions is still
in operation today.

Arthur then went on to serve as the Executive Assistant to
Metropolitan Toronto City Councillor Anne Johnston, a position that left
him with a taste for public service and government relations. In 1994,
he went on to launch his consultancy practice – Municipal Affairs
Consulting – which has allowed him to work with companies in film,
construction, waste management and other industries to push for
initiatives with the City of Toronto. He has also co-founded BioWaste
Treatment Technologies and is co-owner of The Pilot, a popular Yorkville
bar and restaurant.

He is a proud father of two daughters – Robin and Dara – and lives
with his common law partner Lisa Martin and her two daughters and son –
Julia, Taylor and Devon. A fly-fishing enthusiast, Arthur also enjoys
sailing and plays hockey and tennis, where he is a member of Kew Gardens
Tennis Club. With his experience in government, business management and
stakeholder relations, Arthur is well-placed to be an active and engaged
MPP for Beaches–East York and to effectively serve Ontarians’
interests.

Arthur is honoured to be part of Kathleen Wynne’s team and looks forward to implementing our government’s bold agenda to build Ontario up.
As the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs, Arthur will work with others to find solutions and
create opportunities for our province’s agriculture and agri-food
sectors and strengthen Ontario’s rural economy.

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